#NoRegrets Guide: Writing an “Opportunity Fit” Statement of Interest

Published by Beyond3Generations Limited in New Zealand August 2, 2022 | ISBN: 978-0-473-64892-3

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The information included in this guide is a summary of the author’s current knowledge about what admission officers at natural resource and agriculture universities in Canada, New Zealand and Sweden look out for when deciding on an ideal candidate. The state of the knowledge will evolve as additional investigation and research is conducted, so continuous review of reputable sources and websites is advised.

This guide provides an example and template that readers must tailor to different universities and programs with the help of the tips provided and emerging resources that they may find. Given the variety of programs, learning approaches, and changing priorities in higher education institutions, readers should take this guide as a preliminary starting point for their own investigations and application processes. As such, this guide does not provide specific recommendations for individual universities, programs or countries. Hence, neither the author nor Beyond3Generations Limited may be held liable for any actions taken in response to this guide.